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| Young Author Brings Memories of Love and Acceptance to Ferrum College |
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| For immediate release: | Released
by: Diane Hailey |
| September 24, 2002 | (540) 365-4300/ dhailey@ferrum.edu |
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Kirk Read is
an author and playwright, but he has become more famous as an autobiographical
writer of his own life as an openly gay son of a Virginia Military Institute
professor. Read will hold a public book reading, signing and reception
at Ferrum College on Wednesday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Sale Theater,
Ferrum College. |
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His
featured first book, entitled How I Learned to Snap, is the true story
of his life’s challenges growing up in a conservative town, with
traditional parents, but still finding love and acceptance by many of
his family members and friends.
How I Learned to Snap has garnered national attention, named an American Library Association Honor Book and a Lambda Literary Award finalist. |
Read uses his talents as a writer, storyteller, and social activist to bring a message of hope and understanding. Read’s visit is sponsored by the Bonner Enrichment Fund, Spectrum, and the Department of Social Work and Sociology at Ferrum College. Ferrum College is a four-year, private, co-educational, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Ferrum offers a choice of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs at a cost well below the national average for private colleges. To learn more about the College, call 1-800-868-9797 or visit www.ferrum.edu. # # # |
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